… Bright canary yellow petals are streaked in dark red to maroon splashes on this modern cultivar selected for its similarity to the "broken" tulips of the tulip mania period in Dutch history. Plant in full sun, moderately moist, well-drained soils as an annual or use as a forced bulb to provide midwinter cheer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial bulb blooms in early- to midspring with luminous red buds with a yellow base that open to dark red-purple. It has a citrus scent and will grow to a height of 12”. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… One seed source advises to chill the seeds in order to germinate; heat will inhibit germination. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This fern grows to a height of 2 feet with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cascading flowering spikes feature dozens of dark wine red flowers with white edges to the petals. Cymbidium orchids require a distinct cool period in fall in order to set their flower buds. Their size, and this chilling requirement, make them a challenge for home owners to re-flower however the plants themselves can live for decades. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Learn how to start and maintain your own herb garden. Many herbs that can be grown in northern Illinois will be featured, with information on how to grow and when to harvest. This horticulture-focused class includes selection, care, and maintenance of an herb …
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… Large pincushions of lavender to purplish blue flowers on tall wand-like stems bounce about in summer breezes when plants are … and moderately well drained soils. This short lived perennial can become a permanent addition to the garden only if allowed to reseed. Honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds find the flowers irresistible. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… semi-double flowers appear from spring into early summer on this hardy perennial adapted to moist soils in full sun to lightly shaded locations. This genus contains chemicals in the leaves that deter rabbits and deer. Foliage can be cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of fresh clean leaves. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… To promote a second, late-summer flower show, cut back, shear, or remove flower spikes from the … and hanging baskets may require daily watering during hot or windy weather. Continue to fertilize container plants with half-strength balanced liquid, but avoid applying in the heat … water plants before fertilizing. Remove spent flowers or seedheads of daylilies immediately to conserve plant energy. Monitor foliage of densely planted annuals and perennials that might …
Type: Plant Info
… When our daughter was growing up, we wanted to teach her about the cycles of nature and, in the process, maybe sneak some science in there. This naturally led to the reasons the seasons occur in terms of planetary motions, and this led to discussions of the solstice and equinox. Over the years, we have created our own family …
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